Berger Paints Q4 profit rises 27.5 per cent

13 May 2026 CW Team

Berger Paints India reported consolidated revenue from operations of Rs 28.68 billion for the quarter ended 31 March 2026, up 6.1 per cent from Rs 27.04 billion in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. EBITDA, excluding other income, rose 12.6 per cent to Rs 4.81 billion, while net profit increased 27.5 per cent to Rs 3.35 billion.

On a standalone basis, revenue rose 6.7 per cent to Rs 25.04 billion, EBITDA increased 17.8 per cent to Rs 4.58 billion and net profit grew 38.1 per cent to Rs 3.27 billion. The company said Q4 volume growth stood at 11.8 per cent, supported by improved demand, softer raw material prices and a 10-quarter high gross margin of 42.3 per cent.

For FY26, consolidated revenue rose 2.9 per cent to Rs 118.80 billion, while net profit declined 4.6 per cent to Rs 11.28 billion. The board recommended a dividend of Rs 4 per equity share for FY26.

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